1) When do we use our reason?
2) When do we express emotions or sentiments according to Hume?
3) Why are approbation or censure related to emotions?
4) How does Hume sound like a utilitarian?
Hume “Reason and Passion” (118-123)
1) According to Hume, what role do pain and pleasure have in our decisions and actions?
2) What is a passion, according to Hume?
3) Why can’t passions be a part of reason?
4) According to Hume, what desires do we have?
Smith “Realism” (170-176)
1) What is the difference between desires and beliefs?
2) Define the following in your own words:
a. Moral realism
b. Moral irrealism
c. Moral nihilism
3) How does Smith make the case for moral realism?
4) Does Smith agree or disagree with Hume?
Homework for Sunday
There is no reflection this week. You should complete the "Human Nature" and "The Source of Ethics" pages on your Wikispace, and submit them no later than 12 PM on Sunday. No extensions will be allowed. You have all week to complete this assignment.
Week 5: Moral Sentimentalism
Hume “Affectation” (37-38)
1) When do we use our reason?
2) When do we express emotions or sentiments according to Hume?
3) Why are approbation or censure related to emotions?
4) How does Hume sound like a utilitarian?
Hume “Reason and Passion” (118-123)
1) According to Hume, what role do pain and pleasure have in our decisions and actions?
2) What is a passion, according to Hume?
3) Why can’t passions be a part of reason?
4) According to Hume, what desires do we have?
Smith “Realism” (170-176)
1) What is the difference between desires and beliefs?
2) Define the following in your own words:
3) How does Smith make the case for moral realism?
4) Does Smith agree or disagree with Hume?
Homework for Sunday
There is no reflection this week. You should complete the "Human Nature" and "The Source of Ethics" pages on your Wikispace, and submit them no later than 12 PM on Sunday. No extensions will be allowed. You have all week to complete this assignment.